This 13-page catalog covers notes notes issued by the Government of Samoa from 1915-1920, Territory of Western Samoa from 1922-1959, Bank of Western Samoa from 1960-1967, and Monetary Board of Western Samoa from 1980-1984. Published 27 November 2015.

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Sharp color images of note’s front and back without overlap

Face value or date of demonetization if no longer legal tender

Specific identification of all vignette elements

Security features described in full

Printer imprint reproduced exactly as on note

Each date/signature variety assigned an individual letter

Variety checkboxes for tracking your collection and want list

Date reproduced exactly as on note

Precise date of introduction noted when known

Replacement note information

Signature tables, often with names and terms of service

Background information for historical and cultural context

Details magnified to distinguish between note varieties

Bibliographic sources listed for further research

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